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East Killara

NSW 2071 · Ku-ring-gai

2,895 (2021) → 3,048 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)

81
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,895
Population
$3.79M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
64
Transport score

East Killara is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2071, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.79M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 10km inland. East Killara has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

13.3 km
To Sydney CBD
10.4 km
To coast
$1,550/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,895
Population
43
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Ku-ring-gai LGA population (est. 2025)135,452
Median household income (weekly)$3,005
vs NSW median+62.4%
Bachelor degree or higher73.2%
Born in Australia43.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse878 / 0 / 3

Top countries of birth: China (19.41%), Hong Kong (6.36%), England (4.32%), Malaysia (2.38%), South Korea (2%)

Top languages: Mandarin (21.83%), Cantonese (15.89%), Korean (2.56%), Persian ED (1.31%), Japan (1.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$3.79M+9.9%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,550 / $700 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
2
Steal from dwelling69/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
2
Domestic assault69/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 21 (all categories, latest year)725 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

98

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

207
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1136 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Killara High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1148

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lindfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1178
  • Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Kambora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1122
  • Cromehurst SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1104
  • St Ives High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1123
  • St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1124
  • St Ives Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1149
  • Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1173
  • Gordon East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1160
  • Davidson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1083
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1177
  • Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1110

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)52 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKillara (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
21 in suburbCafes/Rest.
202 in suburbParks
194 in suburbPlaygrounds
17918 in suburbPools
80 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
71 in suburbGPs
61 in suburbPharmacies
131 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
50837 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachDirty Haul Beach (9.3 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (4.8 km)
Nearest vet570 m
Nearest airportSydney (21.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

97

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

8
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
508
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

20
Parks
9
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

77

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
22
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

9

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.35

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.30%
Projected population 20414,754
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ku-ring-gai

East Lindfield$4.50M82transportRoseville Chase$3.30M63transportKillara$3.88M96transportRoseville$3.93M97transportGordon$3.80M94transportSt Ives$2.95M57transport

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Frequently asked questions about East Killara

Is East Killara safe?

East Killara has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 725 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Killara?

In East Killara, the median house price is $3.79M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.

How far is East Killara from Sydney CBD?

East Killara is about 13.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 52 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in East Killara?

East Killara has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1148 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in East Killara?

East Killara has a transport score of 64/100 and 27 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.